Investigating digital crime by Bryant, Robin
Investigating Digital Crime is an accessible introduction tothe relationship between the parallel growth of new digitaltechnologies and their criminal exploitation. The book examines thereaction of the criminal justice system, both in terms of thegeneral legislative context but also from the perspective of lawenforcement, and provides a clear account of the different forms ofdigital crime. In order to enhance student understanding, this bookincludes a detailed description and analysis of digital crimes suchas smart card crime, cyber crimes and telecommunication crimes inrelation to a number of theoretical perspectives. The book clearlyidentifies the relationship between developments in digitaltechnologies and changes in criminal behaviour.
Numerous case studies are provided throughout, with examplesfrom the UK, other European nations and the US illustrating boththe theoretical perspectives offered and the associatedinvestigative context. Opening with an introduction to thechallenges of new technology crime and background to the phenomena,the book then moves on to discuss the legislative context, forexample, the interception of email and its use as evidence incourt. The latter half of the book examines a range of newtechnology crimes, from the illegal modification of games consolesand mobile phones, through to new forms of identity theft, cardcrime and the use of new technology by sex offenders.
Covers a broad range of digital crime from IPR crime through toidentity theft, telecommunications and card crime
Written by leading researchers, teachers and practitioners inthe field
Offers a theoretical understanding and explanation of newtechnology crime and clearly describes and analyses theinvestigative and legislative context
Includes numerous global case studies throughout to illustratethe theory in practice and to appeal to an internationalaudience.
Call Number: HV 8079.C65I59 2008
ISBN: 9780470516003
Publication Date: 2008